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The Family: Agent of Economic Development & The Fundamental Safety Net Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D .

This article explores the role of the family as an agent of economic development and the fundamental safety net. It discusses the connection between family structure, employment, poverty, and child well-being, emphasizing the importance of strong family units in creating prosperous societies.

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The Family: Agent of Economic Development & The Fundamental Safety Net Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D .

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  1. The Family: Agent of Economic Development & The Fundamental Safety Net Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D. May 14, 2015 The United Nations The Family and Sustainable Development Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission, The Pontifical Council for the Family and The UN Alliance for Civilizations

  2. Fundamental Institutions Government Marketplace Force / Benevolence Work Production Intelligence Intellect Reflection Reflection Sexuality Sexuality School Church/ Temple Family

  3. Fundamental Capacities Force / Benevolence Work Intelligence Reflection Sexuality

  4. The Marketplace: Income and Savings

  5. Marriage: The Tax Contribution Difference

  6. Family Structure of U.S. Adults Aged 35 to 39 years oldCensus 1940 through 2000; ACS 2008 through 2013; MARRI

  7. Marriage &Employment

  8. % Professional Class Not WorkingUS Total (Males) 1982-2010Source: Derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPS; Henry Potrykus, MARRI Unemployed single Cohab Married Fraction of Occupation Class

  9. Retreat from Marriage: Black Men (25-54)by Education Level 1970-2010)

  10. Black Unemploymentby Marriage (pink) and non-Marriage (blue)CPS Data Bureau of Labor Statistics HS Drop Out High School College Grads Professionals / Grad School

  11. Poverty

  12. Children in Poverty Source: R Rector -Analysis of CPS 2001 Unmarried Parents Same Parents Married 3.17 Million Children 3.93 Million Children Out ofPoverty 0.75 Million Children InPoverty

  13. Sources: CDC/ NCHS report series 100.0 Annual Rejection Ratio: For Every 100 Children Born 90.0 80.0 70.0 60.0 Divorce 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 OWB 0.0 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 1998 2000

  14. Education

  15. Elites

  16. Fundamental Tasks Of the Couple Gov Gov Market Market School School Church Church Family Family

  17. SOCIETY AT LARGE FAMILY CHILD / ADULT BELONGING: MALE + FEMALE FATHER MOTHER

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